IslesBlog recently spoke with Sean Connors, an Islanders fan and artist that was profiled in a recent MSG fan commercial. We talked about his art, his inspiration and his Islanders fandom. At what age did you realize you had more artistic talent than the average kid? Probably around the the ...
Read More »Player of The Week Spotlight: Anders Lee
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 60 – Counter Punch
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) reflect on the emotional high point of the season, a 3-2 character win in Detroit after the hit on Anders Lee. Later, they bid farewell to the Islanders Power Play drought, discuss Josh Ho-sang likely brief stint back ...
Read More »IsleRemember: Asham Credits Isles As True Home
Aaron Asham is now a true Long Islander. Asham, 40, has now resided on Long Island for over 15 years now. He first arrived in the Metropolitan area during the summer of 2002. That summer Asham was traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the New York Islanders in exchange for ...
Read More »Player of The Week Spotlight: Johnny Boychuk
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 59 – The Boys Are Back!
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Gotham Sports Network’s Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) reflect on a raucous and memorable night at the Old Barn as the Islanders returned home to the Nassau Coliseum. Later, in our Long Island Sound-off segment, fans tell us their best moments from ...
Read More »IsleRemember: Sean Bergenheim
When Sean Bergenheim was drafted by the New York Islanders, he was more than happy to be coming to the New York Area. “I like to describe it as not just good, but helpful,” Bergenheim revealed about being drafted to New York at the beginning of his conversation with nyislesblog.com. “For ...
Read More »Player Spotlight of The Week: Josh Bailey
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
Read More »Brasqo: The Sky Is Not Falling – Isles In The Mix
A quarter of the way through the 2018-2019 NHL season, and the New York Islanders aren’t the laughing stock of the league – they’re a playoff contender. With the majority of Americans officially closing the doors on the Thanksgiving holiday – we uncover the time of year in the NHL ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 58 – The Leftovers
In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog), James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) break down the Islanders back-to-back Metro divisions wins against the Devils and Hurricanes following a bumpy stretch of play. Topics Discussed: – Back to Back wins – A reworked Nick Leddy – Beau ...
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